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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.17, 4,721.01 and 1,847.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.17, 4,721.01 and 1,847.91 is: 2,770.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.17 : 4,721.01 = 1,847.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.17/4,721.01 = 1,847.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.17x = 4,721.01 × 1,847.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.17x = 8,724,001.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,724,001.59/3,149.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.25

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